The Mothers-in-Law 1967
What is The Mothers-in-Law?
The television series "The Mothers-in-Law" is an American sitcom. The show features two matriarchs, played by Eve Arden and Kaye Ballard, as friends and next-door neighbors.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1967
- Status
- Canceled
- Episodes
- 56
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 10, 1967
- Last aired
- Apr 13, 1969
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- NBC
- Genres
- Comedy
- Updated
Where to watch
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The television series "The Mothers-in-Law" is an American sitcom. The show features two matriarchs, played by Eve Arden and Kaye Ballard, as friends and next-door neighbors. They are portrayed as having a close relationship. The series was produced by Desi Arnaz and created by Bob Carroll, Jr., and Madelyn Davis. The show aired on NBC, as part of their programming schedule. The series was broadcast from September 1967 to April 1969, a period during which it was part of NBC's lineup. The show's premise revolves around the characters' relationship, which is affected by their children's actions.
Should you watch it?
“Two friendly neighbors become rivals when their children elope, turning them into meddling mothers-in-law.”
- Sharp comedic performances by Eve Arden and Kaye Ballard
- Humorous take on family dynamics and in-law relationships
- Period-specific humor may feel dated to modern audiences
Watch it if you enjoy classic 1960s family comedies about meddling relatives.
The series is a PG‑rated, light comedy suitable for general audiences.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 30 episodes
- E1 On Again, Off Again, Lohengrin Sep 10, 1967
- E2 Everybody Goes On a Honeymoon Sep 17, 1967
- E3 All Fall Down Sep 24, 1967
- E4 A Night to Forget Oct 1, 1967
- E5 The Newleyweds Move In Oct 8, 1967
- E6 The Career Girls Oct 15, 1967
- E7 Who's Afraid of Elizabeth Taylor? Oct 22, 1967
- E8 My Son, the Actor Oct 29, 1967
- E9 How Do You Moonlight a Meatball? Nov 5, 1967
- E10 I Thought He'd Never Leave Nov 12, 1967
- E11 The Great Bicycle Race Nov 19, 1967
- E12 Through The Lurking Glass Nov 26, 1967
- E13 Divorce-Mother-In-Law Style Dec 3, 1967
- E14 The Not Cold Enough War Dec 10, 1967
- E15 You Challenge Me to a What? Dec 17, 1967
- E16 Everybody Wants to Be a Writer Dec 31, 1967
- E17 The Kids Move Out Jan 7, 1968
- E18 The Hombre Who Came to Dinner (1) Jan 14, 1968
- E19 The Hombre Who Came to Dinner (2) Jan 21, 1968
- E20 Don't Give Up the Sloop Jan 28, 1968
- E21 I'd Tell You I Love You, But We're Not Speaking Feb 4, 1968
- E22 Herb's Little Helpers Feb 11, 1968
- E23 Bye, Bye Blackmailer Feb 25, 1968
- E24 The Wig Story Mar 3, 1968
- E25 It's Only Money Mar 10, 1968
- E26 I Haven't Got a Secret Mar 17, 1968
- E27 Jerry's Night Out with the Boys Mar 24, 1968
- E28 The Long, Long Weekend Mar 31, 1968
- E29 Jealousy Makes the Heart Grow Fonder Apr 7, 1968
- E30 How Not to Manage a Rock Group Apr 28, 1968
Season 2 · 26 episodes
- E1 Here Comes the Bride, Again Sep 15, 1968
- E2 The Match Game Sep 22, 1968
- E3 A Little Pregnancy Goes a Long Way Sep 29, 1968
- E4 Love Thy Neighbor... if You Can't Make Them Move Oct 6, 1968
- E5 I Didn't Raise Myself to Be a Grandmother Oct 13, 1968
- E6 Even Mothers-in-Law Have Mothers-in-Law Oct 20, 1968
- E7 The Matador Makes a Movie Oct 27, 1968
- E8 It's a Dog's Life Nov 10, 1968
- E9 The First Anniversary Is the Hardest Nov 24, 1968
- E10 The Birth of Everything But the Blues Dec 1, 1968
- E11 Nome, Schnome, I'd Rather Have It at Home Dec 8, 1968
- E12 Hail, Hail, the Gang's Still Here Dec 15, 1968
- E13 Didn't You Use to Be Ozzie Snick? Dec 22, 1968
- E14 Make Room for Baby Jan 5, 1969
- E15 Haven't You Had That Baby Yet? Jan 12, 1969
- E16 And Baby Makes Four Jan 19, 1969
- E17 Nanny, Go Home Jan 26, 1969
- E18 Double Trouble in the Nursery Feb 2, 1969
- E19 Void Where Prohibited by In-Laws Feb 9, 1969
- E20 Guess Who's Coming Forever Feb 23, 1969
- E21 Every In-Law Wants to Get Into the Act Mar 2, 1969
- E22 Two on the Aisle Mar 16, 1969
- E23 Take Her, He's Mine Mar 23, 1969
- E24 Show Business Is No Business Mar 30, 1969
- E25 The Charge of the Wife Brigade Apr 6, 1969
- E26 The Not-So-Grand Opera Apr 13, 1969
Frequently asked questions
Who are the main stars of the show?
The series stars Eve Arden and Kaye Ballard as the two matriarchs.
When did the series originally air?
It aired on NBC from September 1967 to April 1969.
Who produced and created the series?
It was produced by Desi Arnaz and created by Bob Carroll, Jr., and Madelyn Davis.
What is the basic premise?
Two next‑door neighbor friends become in‑laws after their children elope, leading to comedic clashes.
What rating and genre does the series have?
The show is rated PG and is classified as a comedy sitcom.